Un metaphysic
əˈfɪz noun
1.
adjective
2.
Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English metaphisik < Medieval Latin metaphysica (neuter plural); see metaphysics
1350–1400; Middle English metaphisik < Medieval Latin metaphysica (neuter plural); see metaphysics
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un·met·a·phys·ic, adjective
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metaphysic (ˌmɛtəˈfɪzɪk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the system of first principles and assumptions underlying an enquiry or philosophical theory |
| 2. | an obsolete word for metaphysician |
| —adj | |
| 3. | rare another word for metaphysical |
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is always a great word to know.
So is doohickey. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
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Word Origin & History
metaphysic
late 14c., the usual form of metaphysics until 16c.; somewhat revived 19c. under Ger. influence.
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